James Neudecker

James Neudecker is a California trial attorney whose practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration for businesses. He represents companies across financial services, transportation, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, private equity, professional sports, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and the on-demand gig economy. His practice also includes class action defense, appellate matters, regulatory and government enforcement disputes, and banking and finance litigation.

James earned a B.S. from Saint Mary’s College of California before receiving his J.D. from UC College of the Law, San Francisco, formerly UC Hastings. During law school, he contributed to the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. His education supports a practice that requires close legal analysis, persuasive advocacy, and a clear understanding of complicated business issues.

James has handled high-value disputes in court and arbitration. He obtained a $9.9 million arbitration award for an international robotics company and a $2.6 million award for a software developer after evidentiary hearings. His work also includes securing dismissals with prejudice for governmental entities in federal Truth in Lending Act class actions and a complete defense verdict for welding product manufacturers and distributors in mass tort litigation, which was upheld on appeal. He has also represented banks, municipalities, transportation companies, and project-finance businesses.

James Neudecker approaches litigation with the understanding that legal strategy must serve a client’s wider business goals. He develops fee arrangements, settlement structures, and trial strategies around the needs of each matter while remaining prepared to try a case when necessary. He has also written about California summary judgment practice, the sophisticated user doctrine, and methods for challenging expert testimony. His practical approach helps clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and protect important commercial interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• UC College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Mary’s College of California
  Bachelor of Science (BS)